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Natural cures for depression? Need help
| Mon, 09-20-2004 - 10:15am |
Hi all.
I need some help. I have had depression for many years and tried all types of meds. More recently I was on Lexapro for about two years and stopped taking it this March. I believe it was causing weight gain and making me more depressed (55 pounds). I inititally felt good after going off it. I've lost 24 pounds and am continuing to lose.
I need some help. I have had depression for many years and tried all types of meds. More recently I was on Lexapro for about two years and stopped taking it this March. I believe it was causing weight gain and making me more depressed (55 pounds). I inititally felt good after going off it. I've lost 24 pounds and am continuing to lose.
Now that the weather is changing it feels like I am getting SAD. I've also been under a tremendous amount of stress and feel that is affecting me as well. I recognize the symptoms of depression and know that I'm heading into the downward spiral. I want to stop this before it gets worse and was hoping someone knew of a holistic method to deal with it. I am terrified of going back on meds due to the weight gain.
Thanks in advance.

Ilka
Hi,
Congrats on the weight loss!!!!
Its interesting to me that you mentioned the weather changing. I think seasons play a big part. For me its the Spring and summer that make me feel blue.....the fall and winter tend to make me happier. Maybe its the holidays, the cozy blankets and clothes.....hot chocolate......pumpkins! I just love those things. Tonight I am cooking a big batch of split pea soup and chili (south beach diet friendly lol) Those foods are great in the cooler weather.
My sister is the opposite of me, she gets really down in the cooler months.....I wonder why some of us tend to favor certain seasons over others?
What is it about the weather change that is making you sad?
michelle
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